Family Law Attorney

2 weeks ago


Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States The Murphy Law Firm Full time
Family Lawyer Job Description

The Murphy Law Firm is seeking a skilled Family Lawyer to join our team. As a Family Lawyer, you will be responsible for representing clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, and child support.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings.
  • Represent clients in court proceedings as needed.
  • Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action.
  • Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases.
  • Develop a strategic approach and provide leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistants.
  • Manage full case-handling responsibilities from inception through resolution.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues relating to ongoing or potential cases.
  • Draft and review initial pleadings, motions, briefs, and other pleadings.
  • Appear in Court to represent clients.
  • Prepare clients and cases for trial.
  • Interact with clients and work with experts.
  • Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients.
Qualifications:
  • Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations.
  • Licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
  • Substantial experience at a Law firm working on Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Modifications) for at least 10 years.
  • At least 10 years of courtroom litigation experience.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in analyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents and suggesting alterations to those documents.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
  • Extensive experience in courtroom litigation and trial advocacy, including trial preparation and readiness.
  • Ability to anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the law firm or for a client while developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
  • Experience in mentoring and overseeing junior associates' work for needed guidance on issues and ensure work product is up to par.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Develop a strategic approach and provide leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistants.
  • Manage full case-handling responsibilities from inception through resolution.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues relating to ongoing or potential cases.
  • Draft and review initial pleadings, motions, briefs, and other pleadings.
  • Appear in Court to represent clients.
  • Prepare clients and cases for trial.
  • Interact with clients and work with experts.
  • Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients.

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